Perfect alone or by the handful, these cookies were such a festive treat! Rolled sugar cookies and melted candy wafer make these a must have for parties, desserts, and even Santa!
A Little Moonlight Magic Is On the Way - As summer lingers, the first whispers of autumn and moonlight magic begin to appear.The fireworks have faded, the flags have been folded, and another Fourth of July has slipped gently… Continue Reading >
DIY Printable Patriotic Pinwheels for Vintage Style Summer Decorating - Old-fashioned summer decorating has a charm all its own — little flags tucked into flower pots, red, white, and blue paper crafts on the table, and handmade details that make… Continue Reading >
The Williamsburg Collection: Vintage Historic Paper Rockets for the 4th of July - The Williamsburg Collection: Vintage Historic Paper Rockets for Summer CelebrationsI have always loved patriotic decorations that feel a little more timeless than trendy — the kind of pieces that look… Continue Reading >
New in the Studio: Vintage-Inspired Articulated Paper Dolls - There's something magical about old-fashioned paper toys.Inspired by antique paper dolls, nostalgic holiday decorations, and vintage Americana, I recently created two new articulated paper doll designs for my Handmade Studio:… Continue Reading >
Patriotic Paper Rockets – A Vintage Inspired Summer Craft - Old-fashioned summer celebrations hold such charm. Vintage fireworks stands, faded patriotic postcards, paper decorations, carnival prizes, sparklers at dusk — all of it inspired this newest project: a collection of… Continue Reading >
Whimsical Hand Embroidered Cat Ornament - This tiny embroidered cat decoration was such a fun mix of texture, sparkle, and hand stitching. Created in a 3" embroidery hoop, the piece combines simple embroidery thread sketches with… Continue Reading >
Hand Embroidered Strawberries: A Farmhouse Inspired Table Linen - A soft, farmhouse-inspired linen brought to life with hand-embroidered strawberries winding along delicate green vines. Tiny blossoms and lace trim add a gentle, vintage touch, while each stitch gives the… Continue Reading >
Visions of Spring: Hand Painted Spring Eggs - The birds are chirping and the sights and sounds of Spring are near! Inspired by nature and the beautiful colors of spring, I hollowed out a few perfect eggs. I… Continue Reading >
Welcoming Fall with a Hand Embroidered Ghost
Silently standing in the leaves, this hand embroidered ghost was inspired by the warm hues of Fall. I drew the image with washable marker on white cotton fabric, and then embroidered this mysterious little ghost scene using DMC cotton thread and a 5″ hoop. To finish, I wrapped the hoop in a gorgeous rust colored ribbon and added a little bow and loop for hanging! Spectacularly Spooky!
Hand Embroidered Tea Towel: Garden Strawberries
A soft, farmhouse-inspired linen brought to life with hand-embroidered strawberries winding along delicate green vines. Tiny blossoms and lace trim add a gentle, vintage touch, while each stitch gives the piece a quiet, handmade warmth. It’s a simple, charming detail that feels both timeless and thoughtfully crafted
A Charming Fox: Exploring Embroidery Techniques
This Charming Fox is showcased in a 12″ hoop, ribbon wrapped and ready to hang! I used functional line stitches like backstitch and stem stitch for outlines, filler stitches like satin stitch and long-and-short stitch for covering areas, and decorative French knots. DMC Cotton, and DMC Metallic threads were used. The end result was a charming fox with various sheen and textures.
